Toddler Assistant Teacher
Asheville Jewish Community Center
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Quick overview
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to provide individualized care and implement lesson plans for toddlers. Foster social-emotional growth and maintain a safe classroom environment in compliance with NC DCDEE standards.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma and progress toward or completion of an NCECC credential or a degree in Early Childhood Education. Candidates need at least one year of preschool experience and must obtain an NC Qualifying Letter and CPR/First Aid certification.
Job description
Overview
Join our welcoming JCC community as an Assistant Teacher in our Shalom Children's Center! The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing support system aimed at providing each child with the highest level of individualized care possible. This role works with the Lead Teacher to implement lesson plans, encourage social-emotional growth, and ensure compliance with NC DCDEE standards while fostering strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- What You'll Do
- Support classroom instruction and child-centered learning..
- Foster children's social-emotional development and classroom community.
- Maintain safe, organized environments in accordance with NC DCDEE guidelines.
- Implement classroom scheduled and lesson plans as directed by the Lead Teacher.
- Assist in documentation of individual children's growth.
- Build positive, professional relationships with children, families, and staff.
- What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma and
- Working towards and AA with an NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential), or
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education plus NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential)
- Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field, plus an NCECC (North Carolina Early Childhood Credential)
- At least one year of experience in a preschool environment
- Experience implementing a Reggio-Emilia inspired or emergent inquiry learning approach, preferred
- Strong teamwork, flexibility, and communication skills
- Ability to actively engage with children and ensure their safety.
- NC Qualifying Letter (before start date) and CPR/First Aid certification (within 90 days of hire)
- Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Zoom, communication apps)
Why You'll Love Working Here
Full-time employees enjoy 27+ paid days off (including PTO, sick days, and floating holidays), paid bereavement leave, free counseling services through EAN, ongoing professional development, tuition reimbursements, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan, FREE CHILDCARE, membership at our state-of-the-art aquatics center, and complimentary use of meeting spaces. You’ll join a collaborative team that’s been building community in Asheville for more than 80 years.
How To Apply
HR Email
hr@jcc-asheville.org
To apply, email HR at the email above. An automated email will be sent to you with a link to the official JCC application form. You’ll be able to attach your resume and cover letter directly through that form.
The full job description will be provided during the interview process.
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Plan
- Professional Development
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Tuition Reimbursements
- Free Counseling Services
- Free Childcare
- 27+ Paid Days Off
- Aquatics Center Membership
- Complimentary Use Of Meeting Spaces
